1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1869 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1869
Next Election:1871 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1871
Election Date:8 March 1870
Nominee1:Onslow Stearns
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:34,912
Percentage1:50.99%
Nominee2:John Bedell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,023
Percentage2:36.55%
Nominee3:Samuel Flint
Party3:Labor Reform Party
Popular Vote3:7,369
Percentage3:10.76%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Onslow Stearns
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Onslow Stearns
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1870 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Onslow Stearns won re-election against Democratic nominee John Bedell, Labor Reform Party nominee Samuel Flint and Temperance nominee Lorenzo D. Barrows.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 March 1870, incumbent Republican Governor Onslow Stearns won re-election by a margin of 9,889 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee John Bedell, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Stearns was sworn in for his second term on 14 June 1870.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Onslow Stearns . 4 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 February 2011 . 4 April 2024.